Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Get ready to transform a beloved classic into a slow-cooked sensation with this Crock Pot Sloppy Joes recipe! Packed with tender ground beef, diced onions, and vibrant green bell peppers, this dish is simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Cooked low and slow for hours, the flavors meld beautifully, creating an irresistibly hearty filling that’s perfect for piling onto soft hamburger buns. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe is an ideal crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize your sloppy joes with toppings like pickles, melted cheese, or coleslaw to take them to the next level. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, this easy crockpot recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Break the beef into small crumbles as it cooks.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet and transfer the cooked ground beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced yellow onion and diced green bell pepper to the crock pot with the ground beef.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the ground beef and vegetables in the crock pot. Stir until everything is well combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Once the cooking time is complete, taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the hamburger buns and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with pickles, cheese slices, or coleslaw for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.5 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.5 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 4664 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.5 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 119.6 g | 427% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.2 g | ||
| Protein | 269.6 g | 539% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 3355 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
